Savory Herb-Crusted Chicken with Avocado Crema

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Juicy chicken breasts baked with fresh herbs and topped with a creamy avocado sauce, perfect for a satisfying keto dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired keto recipe (low-carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, fresh parsley, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Mix parsley, thyme, garlic powder, and remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl. Press mixture evenly onto both sides of each chicken breast.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken in a baking dish and bake for 22-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges are golden.
  4. Step 4: While chicken bakes, scoop avocado flesh into a blender. Add cream cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  5. Step 5: Serve chicken topped with avocado crema, drizzling any excess sauce from the blender over the dish.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Savory Herb-Crusted Chicken with Avocado Crema take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Savory Herb-Crusted Chicken with Avocado Crema?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken breasts from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Savory Herb-Crusted Chicken with Avocado Crema?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Savory Herb-Crusted Chicken with Avocado Crema for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Savory Herb-Crusted Chicken with Avocado Crema low-carb?

Yes — this recipe is tagged low-carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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